Lois Lowry Knihy

Dvanáctiletý Jonas žije ve světě, v němž neexistují války, zločiny, strach ani bolest. Všechno je dokonale organizované, nikdo si kvůli ničemu nemusí dělat starosti, dokonce i povolání dostane každý přiděleno. Jonas se má stát „příjemcem paměti", uctívaným strážcem vzpomínek. Podrobuje se výcviku, při němž mu dosavadní příjemce paměti předává to, co nikdo jiný nesmí vědět ani cítit – vzpomínky a zkušenosti předchozích generací, dozvídá se o bolesti a utrpení, ale i o kráse, lásce a přátelství a začíná chápat, že jeho společenství žije v dostatku a bezpečí za cenu totální absence citů a možnosti volby. A s tímhle vědomím, s poznáním těchto hodnot už nedokáže žít jako dřív…

Kniha světoznámé americké autorky, jejíž mnohonásobně vyznamenaný román Dárce se dočkal také filmové podoby, zavede čtenáře do Dánska v době druhé světové války. Dvě kamarádky Annemarie a Ellen si zatím válku nijak neuvědomují, pociťují ji snad jen v tom, že už se v obchodech nedá koupit tolik věcí, zvláště jejich oblíbených sladkostí. Válečné hrůzy však náhle a brutálně vtrhnou do jejich života, když Němci začnou v okupovaném Dánsku pronásledovat Židy. Ellen je totiž Židovka a ocitá se v ohrožení života. Annemariini rodiče se rozhodnou malou kamarádku své dcery zachránit...

Ve své nové knize Lois Lowryová vypráví dojemný příběh o přátelství jedenáctileté dívky a staré ženy, o zapomínání a vzpomínkách. Každý v městečku zná nesourodou dvojici kamarádek, jež se obě jmenují Sofie. Jedna Sofie chodí do školy, druhé je 88 let. Jenže starší Sofie začíná mít problémy s pamětí a projevují se u ní první známky demence. Její syn ji hodlá vzít na vyšetření a v případě, že se diagnóza potvrdí, odvézt do vzdáleného pečovatelského domu. Malá Sofie nechce o kamarádku přijít, a tak se rozhodne ji na kognitivní testy připravit. Jedním z úkolů je udržet v paměti tři náhodná slova, dívenka proto kamarádku vybídne, aby jí ke slovům vyprávěla něco o svém dětství. Malá Sofie pak v úžasu naslouchá příběhu o válce, hladu a krutosti, ale také o laskavosti a odvaze cizích lidí, kteří se ujali židovské holčičky a vychovali ji pod jiným jménem…

Představte si, že žijete ve světě, kde si lidé pomáhají, jsou ke všem soucitní a laskaví. A pak se to zvolna a nenápadně začne měnit. Zdá se, že zlobu, bezcitnost a lakotu sousedů mají na svědomí divné obchody, takzvané handly. Nehandluje se ale o věci, nýbrž o něco, co není vidět… Uplynulo šest let od doby, kdy malý rošťák Matty dorazil do Vesnice uzdravení. Pod laskavým dohledem Jasnovidce dospěl v spolehlivého mladíka, který pro vesnickou komunitu obstarává kontakt s okolním světem. Jen on totiž dokáže ve zdraví projít záludným lesem, který obklopuje vesnici. Doufá, že díky této jedinečné schopnosti si vyslouží označení všemi ctěného Posla. Jenže do vesnice, ve které dosud nacházeli útočiště lidé vyhnaní pro tělesné postižení či pokročilý věk ze sousedních osad, začíná prosakovat zlověstná síla – mezi obyvateli se šíří nesváry, laskavost a soucit se vytrácejí. Vesničané se rozhodnou nepřijímat další příchozí. Pro Mattyho tak začíná závod s časem. Musí projít lesem a přivést Jasnovidcovu dceru Kiru dřív, než se vesnice zcela uzavře. Les se však mezitím změnil a klade mu jednu nástrahu za druhou… Ve třetím dílu tetralogie se čtenáři znovu setkají nejen s Mattym, Jasnovidcem a Kirou z Hledání modré, ale také s Jonasem z Dárce.

V závěrečném dílu tetralogie se opět setkáme s Jonasem, Kirou i Handlířem, postavami, o nichž vyprávěly předešlé svazky kvarteta, každý díl ale líčí samostatný příběh. Když Claire dovrší dvanáct let, zvláštní komise pro ni zvolí povolání: stane se rodičkou. Ve čtrnácti porodí "produkt", syna. Podle místní zvyklosti chlapec vyrůstá v pěstounském středisku, ale Claire na něj nemůže zapomenout a najde si způsob, jak syna vídat. Jenže pak ho kdosi unese a Claire v zoufalství na poslední chvíli skočí na odplouvající loď, která by ji mohla k synovi dovézt. Loď však ztroskotá. Moře vyvrhne Claire na břeh a ona si nic nepamatuje. Obyvatelé blízké vesnice ji přijmou mezi sebe a dívka poprvé v životě zažívá vřelou lidskou sounáležitost, učí se znát barvy, objevuje svět přírody. Nic z toho v jejím dřívějším životě neexistovalo. Když se jí po čase paměť vrátí, vydá se svoje dítě znovu hledat. Nic už ji nedokáže zastavit. Pro syna obětuje cokoli. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Význačná a mnoha cenami ověnčená americká spisovatelka Lois Lowryová, podobně jako v prvním svazku své světoznámé tetralogie, který vyšel česky pod názvem Dárce, stvořila tajuplný svět budoucnosti: Lidské společnosti vládne krutost a klam. Slabí, staří a nemocní jsou nežádoucí. Když Kiře zemře maminka, dívka se bojí, že ji vesnické společenství zapudí. Rada moudrých ale rozhodne, že Kira, jež se od maminky naučila tkát a vyšívat, vyšije kabát pro pěvce, který v obrazech vypráví lidské dějiny a předpovídá budoucnost. I další dvě děti mají úkol, jeden chlapec má pěvci vyřezat hůl, další dívka má pěvce jednou dokonce nahradit. Trojici dětí zdánlivě nic nechybí, jsou dobře zaopatřené, a přece v nich hlodají nedůvěra, strach a pocit, že jsou vlastně zajatci. Brzy však vyjde najevo, co s nimi rada moudrých doopravdy zamýšlí...

Now a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brenton Thwaites This boxed set includes the complete Newbery Medal-winning Giver Quartet series: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. In addition, it includes a new and exclusive map of the Giver world. Enter this dystopian, futuristic world through all four of these refreshed hardcovers on a page-turning dystopian journey that concludes the masterpiece The Giver started twenty years ago. A great deal and the perfect gift for a fan's library For more information about Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, visit www.hmhbooks.com/thegiverquartet.

Gooney Bird Greene thrives on being the center of attention with her vibrant personality and unique stories. As her second-grade class gears up for a Thanksgiving pageant, she eagerly seeks the lead role of Squanto while promising to find a Room Mother to bring cupcakes, but the catch is that this volunteer wants to remain anonymous. Amidst the chaos of preparing for the play, the class faces challenges in decorating, costume-making, and song rehearsals, creating suspense about both the pageant's success and the identity of the secretive Room Mother.

This boxed set features the Giver Quartet, a collection of four modern classics by Lois Lowry, a two-time Newbery Medal winner. Celebrated for their thought-provoking themes and rich storytelling, these books explore complex ideas about memory, individuality, and society. Perfect for both new readers and longtime fans, this set offers a comprehensive experience of Lowry's impactful narrative style and the interconnected stories within the quartet.

Set in Watertower Elementary School, the story follows Mrs. Pidgeon's class as they explore the wonders of the human body. Gooney Bird, known for her creative flair, devises a fun learning experience involving a mysterious box brought by her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe. The intriguing connection between the box and Gooney's silver bracelet hints at an exciting adventure ahead, making it an engaging read for young chapter-book enthusiasts.

In the second book in the Anstasia series, moves to the suburbs Anastasia is positive her family's moveis the going to ruin her young life. How can she deal with matching furniture, split-level homes, or mothers whose biggest worry is dirty laundry?But her new home offers many surprises, not to mention a cute boy right down the street. Maybe the surburbs won't be so bad afterall."

Forced to spend time with their father and his new family, Caroline, age eleven, and J.P., age thirteen, are given unpleasant responsibilities for which they are determined to get revenge.

In this installment of the beloved Gooney Bird series, readers are treated to more of Gooney Bird's imaginative adventures and her unique storytelling abilities. The narrative blends humor with engaging situations as Gooney Bird navigates school life, showcasing her quirky personality and creativity. Fans of the series will enjoy the delightful antics and the heartwarming themes of friendship and self-expression that resonate throughout the story.

The narrative explores an unexpected friendship that reveals the significance of cherishing and sharing what truly matters in life. Through the lens of two characters, the story delves into themes of connection, memory, and the emotional bonds that shape our experiences. Lois Lowry's storytelling invites readers to reflect on the importance of relationships and the legacy of values passed down through generations.

A graphic novel adaptation of Lois Lowry's The giver, a story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world.

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak. Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.

The story features a new girl in class who thrives on being the center of attention, captivating her peers with her entertaining and seemingly "absolutely true" stories. As her tales unfold, they draw the interest and curiosity of her classmates, setting the stage for themes of friendship, storytelling, and the quest for acceptance. Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry brings her signature charm to this engaging narrative.

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak. Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.

Sam's perspective shines as he recounts his early experiences, from his chaotic arrival at the hospital to navigating the challenges of nursery school. His unique take on life reveals the humor and misunderstandings that accompany his adventures, such as his infamous goldfish incident and his candid observations about growing up. Through his innocent yet insightful lens, readers witness Sam's journey of discovery, filled with both hilarious and heartfelt moments that highlight the complexities of childhood.

Gooney Bird Greene embarks on new adventures in this charming chapter-book series by Newbery Medal-winner Lois Lowry. The story is enhanced by Middy Thomas's engaging black-and-white illustrations, which vividly capture the dynamics of the classroom. Readers can expect a delightful blend of humor and creativity as Gooney Bird navigates her unique experiences.

Lowry's third novel about J.P. and his sister has J.P. in love and doing all sorts of weird things, such as wearing deodorant and even telling a lie to impress Angela.

Anastasia finds herself in another embarrassing mess when she accidentally puts the bag of her dog's droppings in the mailbox instead of her mother's packages, and things get worse when the police investigate the mailbox. Reprint.

Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating quartet of dystopian novels.

Eleven-year-old Caroline finds some letters belonging to the mystery man on the fifth floor that seem to show he's about to commit a terrible crime--and she and her brother are the targets! 5 1/8 x 7 5/8. 5/8.

Sam Krupnik is determined to create a special surprise perfume for his mother's upcoming birthday, leading him to keep secrets in his bedroom and refer to his toy box as "The Lab." Armed with a Ziplock bag for collecting her favorite scents, he embarks on a creative adventure to craft a unique gift. This charming story showcases Sam's ingenuity and playful spirit as he navigates the challenges of inventing something truly special for his mother, reflecting themes of love and creativity in family relationships.

Unfazed by her friends' decision to give up boys, Anastasia Krupnik answers a personal ad she finds in a magazine. When the special he decides he wants to meet her, Anastasia finds herself in quite a predicament especially since her letters might have stretched the truth just a tiny bit...

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Anastasia decides that she needs more poise and confidence especially since her chosen career is to be a bookstore owner. A flyer on her father's windshield convinces her that charm school at Studio Charmante will teach her just that.

Meg isn't thrilled when she gets stuck sharing a bedroom with her older sister Molly. The two of them couldn't be more different, and it's hard for Meg to hide her resentment of Molly's beauty and easy popularity. But now that the family has moved to a small house in the country, Meg has a lot to accept. Just as the sisters begin to adjust to their new home, Meg feels that Molly is starting up again by being a real nuisance. But Molly's constant grouchiness, changing appearance, and other complaints are not just part of a new mood. And the day Molly is rushed to the hospital, Meg has to accept that there is something terribly wrong with her sister. That's the day Meg's world changes forever. Is it too late for Meg to show what she really feels? From the Paperback edition.

Anastasia's got a problem: Her parents have become too embarrassing to be around. At first she blames them--they are the source of embarrassment, after all. But then she decides it's herself, her thirtee-year-old, hormone-ridden self. She has clearly become a seriously disturbed person, and she needs help, psychiatric help. But nobody else seems to think her condition is that serious, especially not her parents who don't think she needs to see a doctor. They think what she's going through is perfectly normal. Undeterred, the resourceful Anastasia takes matters into her own hands, as she secretly undertakes a course of therapy with th emost famous analyst of them all."

Princess Patricia Priscilla finds herself disenchanted with her royal duties and the impending pressures of her sixteenth birthday ball. To escape the unwanted attention of three unappealing suitors, she disguises herself as a peasant for a week. This humorous story, filled with mistaken identities and whimsical adventures, explores the similarities between royalty and commoners, highlighting themes of young love and personal freedom. With witty storytelling and illustrations by Jules Feiffer, it offers a fresh take on classic fairy tale tropes.

A journalist, after all, simply responds to the who, what, when, where, and why of every situation. But why are Daphne Bellingham's parents getting a divorce? Is it Daphne's fault? And why, why is Anastasia the most physically uncoordinated person ever to set foot in a gymnasium? Once again Lois Lowry's irrepressible Anastasia has the answers.

Anastasia believes that managing a household is simply about having a schedule, so she and her dad set out to help her overwhelmed mother. However, when her mom leaves for a consulting job, Anastasia faces the chaos of chicken pox, an unexpected visit from her dad's ex-girlfriend, and her first date, all while trying to maintain order. Through this challenging experience, she gains a deeper appreciation for her mother’s hard work and the complexities of running a home.

From the two-time Newbery Award winning author of Number the Stars and The Giver, comes a novel about how even the smallest of dreams can break through the darkest of nights. Littlest One is a tiny creature slowly learning her job of giving dreams to humans. Each night she and her teacher, Thin Elderly, visit an old woman’s home where she softly touches beloved objects, gathering happy memories, and drops of old scents and sounds. Littlest One pieces these bits together and presents them to her sleeping human in the form of pleasant dreams. But the dreaded Sinisteeds, dark fearsome creatures that plague their victims with nightmares, are always at work against the dreamgivers. When the old woman takes in John, an angry foster child with a troubled past, the Sinisteeds go after him with their horrifying nightmares. Can Littlest One, and her touch light as gossamer, protect John’s heart and soul from the nightmare of his dark past?

"With a special, new introduction from the author"--Front cover.

This beautifully written novel tells the story of  12-year-old Rabble, who lives with her mother and  her best friend's family in a small Appalachian  town.

Two-time Newbery Award-winning author Lois Lowry brings a brand-new, beautiful diary to the Dear America series!Suddenly orphaned by the Spanish flu epidemic in the fall of 1918, eleven-year-old Lydia Pierce and her fourteen-year-old brother, Daniel, of Portland, Maine, are taken by their uncle to be raised in the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake. Thrust into the Shakers' unfamiliar way of life, Lydia must grapple with a new world that is nothing like the one she used to know.Now separated from her beloved brother, for men and women do not mix in this community, Lydia must adjust to many changes. But in time, and with her courageous spirit, she learns to find the joy in life again.

Elizabeth is forced to grow up when her father goes to fight in World War II. Her family moves in with her grandfather, and a special friend is struck by tragedy. An ALA Notable Children's Book.

In the third book of the Anastasia series, Anstasia becomes an entrepreneur. When Anastasia's best friend goes off to camp for the summer, Anastasia decides she needs to do something too. So she starts her own business. Her first job is as a Lady's Companion. But what seems like an easy summer job turns into one problem after another.

Gooney Bird Greene takes charge of a class project as she and her fellow students in Mrs. Pidgeon's second grade class learn about fables by each making up their own based on an animal that begins with the same letter as their first name. 50,000 first printing.

Precocious Katy Thatcher comes to realize what a gentle, silent boy did for his family. He meant to help, not harm. It didn’t turn out that way. “The author balances humor and generosity with the obstacles and injustice of Katy’s world to depict a complete picture of the turn of the 20th century.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred

Welcome to Anastasia's world in the first book of the Anastasia series To Anastasia, being ten is very confusing. She has an awful teacher who doesn t like her non-rhyming poetry. Washburn Cummings, a "very" interesting boy, doesn't even know she's alive. And her parents insist that she visit her grandmother, who can t even remember Anastasia's name. On top of that, they're going to have a baby at their age To get back at them, she just might have to do something terrible. "

Now a Netflix animated film starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Séan Cullen, and Ricky Gervais! From the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Giver and Number the Stars, comes a "hilarious" (Booklist, starred review) and wonderfully old-fashioned story about a mother and father who are all too eager to be rid of their four children . . . and four children who are all too happy to be rid of their parents. The Willoughby's—Timothy; his twin brothers, Barnaby A and Barnaby B; and their little sister, Jane—are old-fashioned children who adore old-fashioned adventures. Unfortunately, the Willoughby parents are not very fond of their children, and the truth is that the siblings are not too keen on their parents either. Little do the Willoughby kids know that their neglectful mother and father are hatching an evil plan to get rid of them! Not to worry—these resourceful adventurers have a few plans of their own. But they have no idea what lies ahead in their quest to rid themselves of their ghastly parents and live happily ever after.

Seemingly a girl who has everything, Natalie, goes in pursuit of her real mother.

Everything has turned out just splendidly, except for one problem: Richie Willoughby, son of Timothy Willoughby, is an only child and is quite lonely.Winifred and Winston Poore have long admired the toys of their neighbor Richie Willoughby and finally befriend the mysterious boy next door.

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Age world through the suspenseful dual narrative of a boy and girl both battling to survive. In an utterly one-of-a-kind blend of fiction and history, a master storyteller explores the mystery and life of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body. Estrild is not like the other girls in her village; she wants to be a warrior. Varick, the orphan boy who helps her train in spite of his twisted back, also stands apart. In a world where differences are poorly tolerated, just how much danger are they in? Inspired by the true discovery of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body in Northern Germany, Newbery Medalist and master storyteller Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron age world as she breathes life back into the Windeby child, left in the bog to drown with a woolen blindfold over its eyes. This suspenseful exploration of lives that might have been by a gifted, intellectually curious author is utterly one of a kind. Includes several arresting photos of archeological finds, including of the Windeby child.

Oggi Sam Krupnik è davvero al settimo cielo, perché è appena diventato l'orgoglioso proprietario di una utentico tesoro in pura plastica: denti da vampiro! Si, proprio quei dentoni finti che si mettono in bocca per trasformarsi in un lampo nel Conte Dracula (e pazienza se poi non si riesce a parlare o a mangiare come si deve). La signora Krupnik, però, ha la fobia dei vampiri, così Sam decide di scappare di casa e di andare a vivere fra i trichechi dell'Alaska, forniti di denti aguzzi come i suoi. Ma vivere da fuggitivo ha i suoi inconvenienti, e l'apprendista "vampiretto" non tarderà a rendersene conto e a rifletterci su, con il provvidenziale aiuto di amici, vicine, postini, bebè in tutina gialla... e soprattutto della sua saggia sorella Anastasia!

Trop grande ! Trop maigre ! Des cheveux ridicules, des yeux de myope, un gros nez et, pour couronner le tout, une cicatrice de varicelle sur le front : Lorsqu'Anastasia Krupnik se regarde dans le miroir, elle se dit qu'elle aura beaucoup de mal à réaliser la carrière de ses rêves. Comment voulez-vous, avec un physique pareil, afficher l'aisance et l'assurance indispensables à sa vocation ? C'est donc pour sauver son avenir et sa carrière future qu'Anastasia a décidé de suivre un stage à 119 dollars la semaine, dans une école de mannequinat junior. Elle attend beaucoup de ce relookage coiffure, de ce suivi diététique ou de cette clinique de la posture vantés dans le prospectus. Elle ne se doute pas, qu'à la fin du stage, elle sera toujours aussi grande, toujours aussi maigre, et pourtant bien différente de son ancien reflet dans le miroir...

Príbeh malého šteniatka, ktoré sa ocitne samo na smetisku so svojou sestričkou Belkou a dvoma bračekmi. Tých však niekto zobral do útulku, a tak šteniatko ostalo samo, bez domova aj bez mena. Jeho jediné bohatstvo, čo má, je jeho veselá a hrdá povaha. S noštekom a chvostíkom zdvihnutým dohora sa vydáva nielen do psieho, ale aj do ľudského sveta. Dojemný, ale súčasne hravý príbeh podaný očami psíka poteší všetkých, ktorí majú radi svojich štvornohých priateľov.

Ausgerechnet Robert Giannini mit seiner blöden Aktentasche und dem schrecklichen Haifisch-T-Shirt interessiert sich seit neuestem brennend für Anastasia. Außerdem wollen ihre Eltern unbedingt umziehen - in einen Vorort, wo alle Frauen mit rosa Lockenwicklern herumlaufen und ekelhafte Fertiggerichte in Alufolie essen. Anastasia ist völlig entnervt. Umso mehr überrascht es sie, dass das Leben in der Vorstadt eigentlich gar nicht so übel ist. Vor allem als sie Steve trifft, den Jungen mit den unglaublich blauen Augen.

Können Spiegel lügen? Anastasia hofft es sehr, denn eigentlich gefällt ihr gar nicht, was sie da jeden Abend erblickt: Dürre Beine, zerzauste Haare, eine Brille - kurz gesagt - eine Katastrophe! Dabei will sie doch später Model werden! Vielleicht wäre etwas mehr Selbstvertrauen angebracht? Anastasia beschließt, diesem Mangel professionell zu Leibe zu rücken. Und besucht einen Teenagermodelkurs in Boston. Doch was sie da erlebt, lässt ihren Berufswunsch erheblich ins Wanken geraten ...

In der stillen Nacht schleichen die Traumbringer in die Häuser. Allerkleinste, eine winzige Traumbringerin, bringt John und einer alten Frau Träume, während die Düsterrösser Albträume verbreiten. Es wird entscheidend, John mit schönen Träumen zu stärken.

Annamarie y Ellen tienen diez años, son amigas y viven en Copenhague durante la ocupación nazi. Sus vidas transcurren con una relativa y tensa normalidad a pesar de la presión militar y de las privaciones. Sin embargo, todo cambia radicalmente cuando comienza la persecución a los judíos. Ellen y sus padres forman una de las muchas familias judías que se ven obligadas a escapar para no ser descubiertas, pero, afortunadamente para ellos, no están solos en su desgraciada aventura...

Es ist klein und grün und streng geheim: Anastasias Notizbuch, in dem alle wichtigen Ereignisse ihres Leben aufgeschrieben stehen: Zum Beispiel, wie hübsch ihre erste Warze aussieht. In die ist sie nämlich sofort ein bisschen verliebt. Fast noch mehr als in Washburn, den Mädchenschwarm aus ihrer Klasse. Aber dann bereitet ihr eine ganz andere Sache Kopfzerbrechen: Ihre Eltern wollen umziehen - in einen kleinen, muffigen, sterbenslangweiligen Vorort! Das kann ja heiter werden! Und heiter wird es wirklich: Denn Anastasia stürzt sich in eine Einzugsparty der anderen Art. Und zwar Hals über Kopf!

Außergewöhnliche Freundschaftsgeschichte zwischen Jung und Alt – voller wunderbarer und trauriger Momente für Kinder ab 9 Jahren von einer der Meistererzählerinnen unserer Zeit Sophie liebt ihre Nachbarin und beste Freundin Sophie heiß und innig. Ganz egal, dass zwischen ihnen 77 Jahre Altersunterschied liegen! Denn Sophie mag dieselben Dinge wie sie, unter anderem und in keiner bestimmten Reihenfolge: Bananenbrot, clevere Wortspiele, Peter und der Wolf und Teekränzchen. In letzter Zeit macht sich Sophie aber Sorgen um ihre Freundin. Denn die ältere Sophie hat Gedächtnisprobleme. Sie vergisst den Kessel auf dem Herd oder welcher Wochentag ist. Alles nicht so schlimm! Schlimm ist jedoch, dass Sophies Sohn sie in ein Heim schicken will. Die jüngere Sophie kann das nicht zulassen, das wäre Entführung! Zusammen mit ihrem zweiten und dritten besten Freunden Ralphie und Oliver hilft sie dem Gedächtnis ihrer besten Freundin auf die Sprünge. Dabei erfährt sie überaus Kostbares, Wunderbares und Trauriges über Sophie. Geschichten, die sie wie einen Schatz hüten wird – für immer. Warm und eindringlich erzählt von der zweifachen Newbery-Medal-Trägerin Lois Lowry Eine generationsübergreifende Geschichte ab 9, die Familien Anlass gibt, über Demenz zu sprechen. Für die extra Lesemotivation: Mit Lesequiz bei Antolin

Gute Manieren und ein gepflegtes Äußeres sind das Wichtigste für einen erfolgreichen Hund. Das predigt Oscar - seines Zeichens Straßenköter - immer wieder. Auch wenn hund aus der Gosse kommt, kann hund es mit einiger Anstrengung weit bringen. Er muss sich einfach nur durchbeißen. Oscar selbst ist dafür das beste Beispiel: Bis in die höchsten Kreise der Gesellschaft hat er es geschafft. Schließlich spricht er ja auch fließend Französisch und verfasst vortreffliche Gedichte. Doch zu seinem Glück fehlt ihm noch etwas ganz Besonderes: ein Kind. Denn Kinder sind ja bekanntlich die besten Herrchen ...

Straßenköter Oscar verfügt über einen scharfen Verstand und sieht dazu noch richtig toll aus! Er hat gute Manieren, spricht vorzüglich Französisch und verfasst grandiose Gedichte. Auch wenn hund aus der Gosse kommt, kann er es damit weit bringen. Oscar selbst ist dafür das beste Beispiel: Bis in die höchsten Kreise der Gesellschaft hat er es geschafft! Aber zu seinem Glück fehlt ihm noch etwas ganz Besonderes: ein Kind. Denn Kinder sind ja bekanntlich die besten Herrchen ...

Carol und Phil sind empört: Ausgerechnet ihr Vater, der sich höchstens einmal im Jahr meldet, verlangt, dass sie die ganzen Sommerferien bei ihm und seiner neuen Familie in Iowa verbringen! Und nicht nur das – er hat sich für die beiden auch schon ein ›Ferienprogramm‹ ausgedacht: Carol soll sich um ihre nervigen kleinen Halbschwestern kümmern und der unsportliche Phil bekommt die Aufgabe, die Baseballmannschaft seines jüngeren Stiefbruders zu trainieren. Klar, dass Carol und Phil diesen Plan gehörig durcheinanderbringen wollen …